Data Valorisation in European Healthcare Systems

This technical report presents findings from Black Book Research's survey of 662 healthcare IT leaders and EHR users conducted in Q1-Q2 2026 across eight major European EMR adoption markets. The objective of the survey was to assess how provider organizations are transforming clinical information into governed, interoperable, and actionable data. The report outlines the shift from basic digitization to data valorisation, emphasizing the importance of data quality, interoperability, and governance as key factors in evaluating EHR vendors. The findings indicate that organizations now prioritize vendors who demonstrate effective post-go-live data value, with a focus on usability, data quality, and analytics capabilities. Additionally, the report identifies the top-rated vendors in each country based on the Data Valorisation Performance Index, highlighting the critical role of research readiness and local workflow fluency in vendor selection. The report concludes with insights into the evolving landscape of healthcare data management and the strategic importance of trusted data for improving patient outcomes.